Oct 19
Getting to Somaliland is no easy task. We had an adventure from the obtaining of the visa to getting to the border and onto Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland where we would spend a few nights. Before getting to far into this story, I should mention the importance of khat (pronounced “kat”) in this region …
Oct 10
I had read warnings about pickpockets and Addis Ababa safety but didn’t realize how bad it really was until I saw multiple pickpocket attempts on myself and my travel partner for this part of the trip…in just the first two hours. Yes, my travel companion managed to have his camera and cell phone stolen, in …
Sep 15
2017 was a big travel year for me. It was the inception of this travel blog. I traveled to Michigan, Nashville, Huntsville, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Djibouti. The traveling continued in 2018 with trips to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and planned trips to the Balkans and a Hawaiian Cruise. I often get …
Sep 01
I LOVE boats and cruises. From small expedition trips like the one I took in the Philippines, to ferry rides, to wildlife spotting expeditions to see whales and bears. But most people who think of cruises immediately think of the mega-ships. Well, I like those too and here are some tips from a very frugal, …
Jul 04
In my post on the top attractions in Timor Leste, including visiting Jaco Island, I called Timor Leste “Frustratingly Fantastic”. The following post may seem extremely negative on Timor Leste, but I’m so happy I had a chance to visit the country and would definitely consider going back someday. These are my Timor Leste Travel …
Mar 26
We took a short break from the TransMongolian train and for the leg into Mongolia, we took the Ulan Ude to Ulaanbaatar Bus. After our lovely afternoon sightseeing and sleeping in Ulan Ude, Russia before our bus to Mongolia. We walked from the Ulan Ude Traveller’s House Hostel (Check Rates and Availability) to the starting point …
Mar 04
If you’re flying Europe or the US east coast to Asia, the Middle East, or Africa, there’s a chance that you’ll have the opportunity to fly Emirates Airlines. If you can, try to get flights with a long layover in Dubai so you can get a taste of this incredible city. Emirates Airline Emirates Airlines …
Feb 28
I have traveled with friends in the past and had a miserable time due to differences in travel styles. When one person wants to get up early in the morning and the other one wants to sleep in until noon every day, and one wants to separate but the other one refuses. These experiences were …
Feb 24
If you would like a $40 discount on your first Airbnb stay, please click HERE. (full disclosure: I get a $20 credit) I LOVE Airbnb. I’ve had some really great experiences and you can too. I stayed on this amazing docked sailboat in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. I grilled some fish and mixed some …
Feb 24
Come on now… did you really need to click on this link??? The wiki definition.
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